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Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Centre Engineering
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Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Centre Engineering
Mechanical Design Engineer – AWS Infrastructure Services (EMEA Data Centers)
About the Role
Amazon Web Services is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a global engineering team, driving the design and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center infrastructure across the EMEA region. As part of AWS Infrastructure Services, your work will keep the cloud running—delivering mission-critical power, cooling, and systems that power businesses worldwide.
Engineers here are responsible for designing resilient, cost-effective mechanical systems while aiming for world-class uptime for AWS customers. You’ll influence strategic decisions, push boundaries in design innovation, and collaborate across teams to identify and solve high-impact challenges.
This role operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where bold ideas are encouraged, creativity is rewarded, and professional growth is prioritised. You’ll engage with multi-million-dollar projects, work alongside diverse professionals (hardware, software, construction, and operations experts), and address some of the cloud’s most complex engineering puzzles.
**Key Responsibilities”
- Lead data center design projects from concept to final construction documentation, ensuring designs meet AWS standards and local regulations.
- Collaborate with internal/external teams (utilities, agencies, vendors, contractors) to develop, review, and approve design plans, RFPs, and RFIs.
- Define critical equipment specifications (mechanical, electrical, cooling) and manage vendor/consultancy relationships to deliver approved designs.
- Implement change control, configuration management, and versioning to maintain project clarity and compliance.
- Support site selection reviews and work with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conduct commissioning audits, site evaluations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for design/construction issues.
- Provide technical leadership across geographical regions, handling concurrent projects and global supply chain coordination.
- Develop cost-effective solutions while maintaining high safety, reliability, and operational performance standards.
- Align mechanical systems designs with power distribution, networking, and infrastructure requirements to optimise system scalability.
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Leadership & Collaboration: ✔ Drive creative engineering solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. ✔ Foster strong relationships with in-house and external partners to streamline complex projects. ✔ Encourage innovation while balancing speed, cost, and customer reliability.
A Day in the Life
Your responsibilities will span the full design-deployment cycle:
- From paper to buildings: Work with architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies to refine ideas into permit-ready layouts.
- Power and cooling mastery: Define equipment specs that underpin the world’s most scalable data centers.
- Real-world impact: Troubleshoot issues during construction and optimise designs based on field feedback.
- Oversight: Stay hands-on with variance management, construction coordination, and vendor relations.
- Expertise: Serve as the go-to engineer on AWS projects in your domain.
Career growth is built into the DNA of AWS—Professional mentorship, skill-sharing sessions, and opportunities to lead ambitious projects will help you excel.
About the Team
Innovation thrives at AWS because we empower a diverse team of problem-solvers. As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll rely on the expertise of colleagues from:
- Software & hardware engineering
- Facility operations & construction
- Supply chain & procurement specialists
- Safety & compliance experts
This is not a solo role—teamwork and flexibility are your best tools to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient systems for millions of AWS customers.
Why Join AWS?
- Drive mission-critical impact: Your designs make high-performance cloud infrastructure possible.
- Scalability at every level: Work on systems that grow globally and exponentially.
- Backed by Amazon’s resources: Collaborate with some of the best engineers in industry-standard facilities.
- Freedom to think differently: Amazon’s bus practices reward daring innovation.
Culture: More than just a job
At AWS, we value diversity of thought, experience, and background. Whether you pivot your career into engineering or bring alternative qualifications, your unique perspective is valued.
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- Inclusive community: Join ** Organisationen wie CORE (racial & ethnic diversity) or AmazeCon (gender inclusion)** to deepen connections.
- Continuous learning: Access world-class mentorship and training programs.
- Work-life harmony: Enjoy flexibility in schedules while balancing workloads creatively.
Basic Qualifications
✅ Education: Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering. ✅ Core expertise: Strong working knowledge of:
- Data center mechanical and electrical systems (cooling, HVAC, power distribution).
- Equipment needed for mission-critical facilities (data centers, plants, oil & gas).
- Process optimization in construction, architectural, or industrial engineering.
- Regulatory & compliance standards affecting facility design.
✅ Experience:
- 2+ years in data center/industrial/facility design, construction, or engineering.
- Hands-on experience with design explorations, testing, and deployments.
- Ability to translate designs into constructable plans and interpret technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
🔹 Licence: Professional Engineering (PE) or Architectural Licence. 🔹 Regulatory acumen: Deep understanding of building codes/regulations in UK/EU contexts. 🔹 Technical communication: Experience drafting specifications, submittal packages, and permits. 🔹 Real-world execution: Ability to quickly transition conceptual/ experimentally designed solutions into production objectives.
Job ID: A10463205
Company: Amazon Data Services UK Limited
⚠ Equal Opportunity Promise: 👉 AWS recognises that talent comes in all forms—your career path or non-traditional background need not be a barrier for innovation.
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